Student Office Assistant - Office of the Provost - 2025/26

Job no: 496882
Position type: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Division/Equivalent: Academic Affairs
School/Unit: 131111-Office of the Provost
Categories: Student Employment

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JOB SUMMARY

The Office of the Provost is hiring student workers for the 2025-26 Academic Year, to become part of our busy and talented team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in higher education administration.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support including filing, scanning, copying, answering phones, and data entry.

• Assist with program planning and provide event support.

• Manage office supplies and ensure inventory is maintained.

• Greet and direct guests of the University, representing the Office of the Provost in a professional manner.

• Attend academic events and assist with drafting new stories as needed.   

• Perform other tasks as needed to support the unit. 

 

FEDERAL WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

NO -- Federal Work Study eligibility not required

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other common office software to produce high quality documents. Knowledge of creating tables, charts and graphs as required.

• Excellent communication skills - ability to interact effectively with all levels of the University community as well as outside constituents

• Detailed oriented, good telephone skills, dependable and punctual

• Available for morning work shifts as scheduled

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid soft skills – friendly and enthusiastic!

• Previous experience or coursework related to higher education administration is a plus.

• Demonstrated interest in learning about the organization and governance of higher education administration.

• Strong writing skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and engaging content.

• Experience with social media platforms (e.g., X, Instagram, Tik Tok) and familiarity with best practices for social media management.

• Previous experience or coursework related to higher education administration is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

 

CONTACT

provost@shu.edu

 

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.

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